Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 January 2088 · 15:13 local in London
2088-01-15 15:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:13 local time in London on 15 January. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
2088
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 15:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:16
Next moonset
11:15
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2088
23
New Moon
Not visible19:38 local · Fri, Fri 23 Jan · Moon -26°
Jan 2088
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:33 local · Sat, Sat 31 Jan · Moon -17°
Feb 2088
6
Full Moon
Above horizon21:33 local · Fri, Fri 6 Feb · Moon 38°
Feb 2088
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:25 local · Sat, Sat 14 Feb · Moon -18°